PART 1 General TotTurf Interlocking Tile 1.01 INTERLOCKING TILE PLAYGROUND SURFACING TotTurf Interlocking Tile playground surfacing shall consist of recycled, compression molded rubber, a color pigment or colored EPDM, and binding agents to create a resilient, interlocking playground safety surface. TotTurf surfaces comply with ADA and CPSC guidelines as well as ASTM standards. TotTurf is certified by IPEMA, a third party testing organization for playground surfaces and equipment. 1.02 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS A. Area Safety: Interlocking Tile playground surfacing within playground equipment use zones shall meet or exceed the performance requirements of the CPSC, ADA and Fall Height Test ASTM F 1292-09. The surface must yield both a peak deceleration of no more than 200 G-max and a Head Injury Criteria (HIC) value of no more than 1,000 for a head-first fall from the highest accessible portion of play equipment being installed as shown on drawings. IPEMA certification is required.(astm F1292 section 4.3.3: The laboratory test used to determine critical fall height shall have been conducted on surfacing material samples identical in design, materials, components, thickness and manufactured as the installed playground surface) B. Accessibility: NOTE: Children s outdoor play areas shall be in compliance with the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS) FED-STD-795 and the Architectural and Engineer Instructions (9AEI) Design Criteria. The requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) 28 CFR Part 36 that provide equal or greater accessibility than the requirements of UFAS must also be met in children s outdoor play areas. C. Interlocking Tile playground surfacing intended to serve as accessible paths of travel for persons with disabilities shall be firm, stable and slip resistant, and shall meet the requirements of ASTM F 1951-08 and ASTM F 1292-09. D. APPLICABLE STANDARDS Copyright 2011,. All rights reserved. All information contained within subject to change without notice. 1
ASTM International: ASTM C1028 Standard Test Method for Determining the Static Coefficient of Friction of Ceramic Tile and Other Like Surfaces by the Horizontal Dynamometer Pull Meter Method This standard replaces ASTM D2047 ASTM D412 Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Rubbers and Thermoplastic Elastomers- Tension ASTM D624 Standard Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers ASTM DC67 Standard Test Method for Freeze Thaw ASTM D573 Standard Test Method for Rubber Deterioration/Air Oven ASTM D648 Standard Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux ASTM D3389 Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance ASTM D3574 Standard Test Method for Flexible Cellular Density ASTM D2859 Standard Test Method for Flammability of Finished Textile Floor Covering Materials ASTM F1292 Standard Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surface Systems Under and Around Playground Equipment (ASTM F355 is incorporated in this test) ASTM F1951 Standard Specification for Determination of Accessibility of Surface Systems Under and Around Playground Equipment ASTM C136 Standard Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates (Supplied by the local aggregate vendor) Copyright 2011,. All rights reserved. All information contained within subject to change without notice. 2
Test Name ASTM Standard Results Impact Attenuation F1292-09 <150 GMAX / <750 HIC Flammability - Pill Test D2859 Pass Density D3574 52lbs/ft3 Horizontal Dynamometer Pull Meter (COF) C1028 Dry 0.63 / Wet 0.47 Tesile Strength D412 132.92 Elongation D412 56.46% Tear Strenght D624 34.66lbs/force/inch Abrasion Resistance D3389 Weight 0.88%, Thickness 2.16% E. Interlocking Tile playground surfaces shall be installed by trained, experienced company employees or certified installers who have successfully completed the Certified Installers Training Program required by TotTurf. F. Submittals: The following shall be submitted: 1. One original hard copy of the submittal package will be provided. Additional hard copies available by request. All specifications/ details/ testing data can be obtained from your sales representative or found on the TotTurf website www.totturf.com. 2. Products submitted as equal must include hard copies of manufactures written specifications and warranty. 3. Manufacturer s descriptive data and installation instructions. 4. Manufacturer s details showing the thickness of the materials, anchoring systems and edge details. 5. Upon request, a listing of at least five installations where products similar to those proposed for use have been installed and have been in service. This list shall include owner or purchaser, address of installation, date of installation, contact person, and phone number. Copyright 2011,. All rights reserved. All information contained within subject to change without notice. 3
6. A signed statement by an authorized official certifying that the surfacing system meets the requirements of ASTM-F1292-09 for a head-first fall from the highest accessible portion of the specified playground equipment. 7. A signed statement from the manufacturer of the Interlocking Tile surfacing attesting that all materials under this section shall be installed only by the Manufacturer s Trained Installers. 8. A certificate of Insurance shall be provided by TotTurf for Interlocking Tile surfacing for use as playground safety surfacing, covering general and product liability, of not less than $1,000,000 for each occurrence, $2,000,000 general aggregate, with an excess/ umbrella liability of $25,000,000. The issuing underwrite shall be AA rated. 9. Upon request, samples of the proposed material for this project. 10. IPEMA certification mandatory. G. Delivery, Storage and Handling: Materials and equipment shall be delivered and stored in accordance with the manufacturer s recommendations. H. Project Site Conditions: Interlocking Tile playground surfacing must be installed on a dry subsurface, with no prospect of rain within the initial drying period, and within the recommended temperature range of the manufacturer. Installation in weather condition of extreme heat, cold (less than 40 degrees F), and/or high humidity may affect cure time, and the structural integrity of the final product. The manufacturer s Service Center Manager reserves the right to control the installation based on such factors without penalty to TotTurf. I. Sequencing and Scheduling: Interlocking Tile surfacing shall be installed after all playground equipment, shade structures, signs and any other items that will be within the surfacing area. Surface installation coordinated by a TotTurf representative. J. Warranty: Interlocking Tile surface shall maintain required impact attenuation characteristics and be guaranteed against defects in workmanship AND material for a limited Ten (10) year period or as specified and agreed upon per alternate contract. Warranty will be specific to maintenance requirements and performance standards of completed product. PART 2 PRODUCTS Safety surfacing shall consist of synthetic materials meeting the requirements of this specification. The type of safety surfacing shall be TotTurf Interlocking Tile, manufactured by Rubber Wholesalers, Inc/Rubber Designs Division, and installed by, Telephone: 800-858-0519. Copyright 2011,. All rights reserved. All information contained within subject to change without notice. 4
2.01 Product Scope A. Interlocking Tile Surface: The Interlocking Tile surface shall consist of 100 percent compression molded, recycled rubber material mixed with a color pigmentation, and a polyurethane binder. B. It shall consist of a uniform material manufactured in such a way that the top portion meets the requirements specified herein for wear surface. C. The type of safety surfacing shall be an Interlocking Tile surface system and shall be indicated on the drawings. 2.02 Cushion Layer Section A. Impact Attenuating Cushion Layer of Tile: Cushion portion of the tile under the wear surface is designed as a hollow core arched grid pattern. B. Foam or standard rubber granules are not to be permitted in Cushion Layer C. The Cushion Layer shall be compatible with the Wear Course and must meet requirements herein for impact attenuation. 2.03 Wear Course Materials A. Wear Course shall consists of micro bevelled edges with a male and female configuration on all four sides to lock the tile to adjacent tiles. Standard: (Red) (Green) (Black) (Brown) (Beige) (Gray) Standard Series: Virgin EPDM rubber granules. Minimum of 0.50 inch. Premium Series: (Black) (Terra Cotta) (Green401) (Brown) (Beige) (Blue) (LT Gray) (Cocoa) (Charcoal) (104 Green) (Teal) (Red) (Eggshell) (Mid Gray) (Ivory) (Black) (LT Blue) Percent Color: (25% color, 75% Black) (50% Color, 50% Black) Copyright 2011,. All rights reserved. All information contained within subject to change without notice. 5
(75% Color, 25% Black) (85% Color, 15% Black) B. Size: 24 inches x 24 inches, plus or minus 3/16 inch. C. Thickness: 1. Critical Fall Height 4 and 5 feet: 2.25 inches. 2. Critical Fall Height 6 and 7 feet: 2.75 inches. 3. Critical Fall Height 8 and 9 feet: 3.25 inches D. Minimum Weight each Tile: 1. Standard Series: 1a. 2.25 inch Thickness: 26.00 pounds. 1b. 2.75 inch Thickness: 29.00 pounds. 1c. 3.25 inch Thickness: 32.00 pounds. 2. Premium Series: 2a. 2.25 inch Thickness: 26.00 pounds. 2b. 2.75 inch Thickness: 29.00 pounds. 2c. 3.25 inch Thickness: 32.00 pounds E. The Wear Course shall be porous. 2.4 ACCESSORIES 1. Ramps: a. Prefabricated Ramps: b. Prefabricated ADA-Compliant Ramps: c. Material: Same as playground safety surfacing tiles. Copyright 2011,. All rights reserved. All information contained within subject to change without notice. 6
d. Size: 14 inches by 48 inches thickness according to tile. 2. Corners: a. Prefabricated outside and inside corners. b. Material: Same as playground safety surfacing tiles. 3. U-Lock: a. Prefabricated Locking or Support devise. b. Material: Same as playground safety surfacing tiles. 4. ADA Ramp a. Prefabricated Ramps: b. Prefabricated ADA-Compliant Ramps: c. Material: Same as playground safety surfacing tiles. d. Size: length and thickness of ramp according to tile thickness by 48 inches Wide. 5. Adhesive: Mastic PART 3 EXECUTION 3.01 SITE PREPARATION (OWNER OR OWNERS REPRESENTATIVE SHALL) A. Finished Grade/Slope: Verify that finished elevations of adjacent areas are as indicated on the architectural or site plans, that the appropriate sub-grade elevation has been established for the particular safety surface to be installed, and that the subsurface has been installed per architectural, site or equipment plans while meeting accessibility and use zones requirements. B. Sub base: Tolerance of concrete or bituminous sub base shall be within 1/8 inch (3.0 mm) in 10 feet (3050 mm). Tolerance of aggregate sub base shall be within 3/8 inch (10mm) in 10 ft (3050 mm). Verify that aggregate sub base has been fully compacted in 2 watered lifts to 95 percent or greater. C. Curing of Asphalt and Concrete: If Interlocking Tile surfacing is installed, verify that concrete Sub base has cured (All areas appear white in color usually between 3-7 days) and that all concrete curing compounds and other deleterious substances that might adversely affect adhesion have been removed. Surface shall be clean and dry. Asphalt cure time requires fourteen (14) days. Once the new asphalt has cured, it must be pressured washed prior to the surfacing being installed. The contractor shall be responsible for Copyright 2011,. All rights reserved. All information contained within subject to change without notice. 7
flooding the pad to insure proper slope and tolerance. Any areas holding enough water to cover a flat nickel shall be patched prior to arrival of our installation crews. D. Drainage: Verify that sub-surfacing drainage, if required, has been installed to provide positive drainage per architectural plans. It is critical that a proper subsurface drainage system be constructed or the tile surface may not stay level and may cause damage to surfacing. 3.02 INSTALLATION A. Interlocking Tile Surfacing: Components of the Interlocking Tile surfacing shall be laid out and installed on site. B. Ensure prepared subsurface and tiles are dry and clean. C. Layout tile surface in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. D. Install tiles in single installation session, if possible. E. Apply adhesive in accordance with manufacturer's instructions for tile-to-tile and tile-to-base installation. F. Clean Up: Manufacturer s installers shall work to minimize excessive adhesive on adjacent surfaces or play equipment. Spills of excess adhesive shall be promptly cleaned. G. Protection: The safety surface adhesive shall be allowed to fully cure in accordance with Manufacturer s instructions. The surface shall be protected by the owner from all traffic during the curing period of 24 hours or as instructed by the manufacturer. H. Manufacturer s Services: For Interlocking Tile safety surfacing, a manufacturer s representative who is experienced in the installation of playground safety surfacing shall be provided. The representative shall supervise the installation to ensure that the system meets the impact attenuation requirements as specified herein. Copyright 2011,. All rights reserved. All information contained within subject to change without notice. 8
All specifications/details/testing data can be found at: www.totturf.com Copyright 2011,. All rights reserved. All information contained within subject to change without notice. 9